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R374 DTU

1997 Suzuki GS125ES

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

27,763 mi
Last recorded27,763 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS125ES21,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 DTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125ES
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,763 miles

Carburettor not fully located into inlet manifold, may blow off if vehicle backfires.

Chain guard missing ()

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap leaking. (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Carburettor not fully located into inlet manifold, may blow off if vehicle backfires.

Chain guard missing ()

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 27,630 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,454 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 Feb 2015 27,409 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,740 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 24,721 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,916 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 22,879 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,052 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

front brake fluid low

front/rear tyer tread cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2012 21,052 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front and rear brake lever pivots are dry and so lever action is not smooth.

Front and rear tyres perishing due to age.

High beam warning light illuminated on low beam.

Neutral light inopperative

Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 18,289 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,032 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,032 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,677 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125ES?

Based on 4,085 MOT tests across 566 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
924
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 70
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 59
Drive chain worn to excess 55
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R374 DTU is a 1997 Suzuki GS125ES in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125ES models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 21,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS125ES fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R374 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125ES typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125ES is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R374 DTU is a 1997 Suzuki GS125ES, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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